Senior Building Mechanical Engineer: HVAC, Plumbing & Fire

Jacobs; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in the Northwest seeks a Senior Building Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical systems design for water and wastewater facilities, including plumbing, HVAC, odor control, and fire protection. You will develop master plans, perform calculations, and mentor designers while coordinating with architects, vendors, and clients.

You will apply strong analytical skills, support field construction, review submittals, and ensure project quality and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• PE license is required.
• 10+ years’ experience in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design for design-build projects.
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design complete plumbing systems, including utility and potable water distribution systems, drainage systems, and miscellaneous systems such as compressed air and natural gas.
• Design complete HVAC systems, including package type and central plants.
• Design odor control systems, including vapor and liquid phase treatment technologies.
• Design fire protection systems using a performance system approach.
• Prepare calculations for plumbing systems, including water and drainage flows, water heater sizing, and pump sizing and selection.
• Perform calculations for design, such as air loads, pipe/duct/equipment sizing, ventilation requirements, static pressure, odor removal, lifecycle costs, and energy analyses.
• Select equipment, coordinate with equipment vendors, and edit specifications.
• Conduct field evaluations and develop as‑built drawings.
• Develop master plans and perform field investigations.
• Conduct technology alternatives analyses using multi‑criteria analysis tools for selecting odor control systems.
• Manage and coordinate work with architects, technicians, and engineers of other disciplines.
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients, vendors, and other project stakeholders to establish project needs and discuss design issues.
• Manage quality and schedule of work and interface with clients.
• Support field staff during construction phase of projects, including responding to submittal reviews and requests for information.
• Provide design guidance and mentorship to designers/drafters and less experienced engineers.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Jacobs in the Northwest seeks a Senior Building Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical systems design for water and wastewater facilities, including plumbing, HVAC, odor control, and fire protection. You will develop master plans, perform calculations, and mentor designers while coordinating with architects, vendors, and clients.

You will apply strong analytical skills, support field construction, review submittals, and ensure project quality and schedule.